Napoli achieved a resounding 4-0 win over Cremonese on Friday evening. This victory ensures that Inter’s title celebrations are postponed for at least another week and significantly enhances Napoli’s own chances of securing a spot in the Champions League.
Goals from Scott McTominay, Rasmus Hojlund, Kevin De Bruyne, and Alisson Santos were the testament to the team’s effective player recruitment over the past two years.
Napoli started the match with immediate intensity, opening the scoring within three minutes. Kevin De Bruyne provided a precise pass to McTominay on the edge of the box, who fired a powerful, low shot into the far corner, past the reach of goalkeeper Emil Audero.
After sustained pressure for another five minutes, the home team eased off slightly. However, a quick succession of two goals just before halftime gave Napoli a comfortable lead heading into the break.
Napoli 4-0 Cremonese: Alisson Seals the Victory
Napoli continued their dominance in the second half, leaving Cremonese with no respite. Alisson displayed positive energy early in the half and was rewarded with a well-placed strike from outside the box.
Cremonese attempted to mount a comeback, but Napoli maintained control. Manager Antonio Conte made several substitutions before the hour mark, reserving only one for the final 30 minutes of the game.
With ten minutes remaining, Napoli was awarded a penalty for a handball in the box. However, Scott McTominay’s attempt was weak, and Audero made a good save.
This result leaves Cremonese vulnerable to dropping into the bottom three if Lecce secures a victory against Verona this weekend. Napoli, meanwhile, climbs to second place, trailing Inter by nine points and holding an eleven-point advantage over Como.
Match Summary: Napoli 4-0 Cremonese
- Date: 24-04-2026
- Time: 19:45
- Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
- MatchDay: 34
Goals:
- Scott McTominay (3′)
- Rasmus Højlund (45′)
- Kevin De Bruyne (45+3′)
- Alisson Santos (52′)
Missed Penalty:
- Scott McTominay (83′)
Key Statistics:
- Possession: Napoli 56% – Cremonese 44%
- Total Shots: Napoli 25 – Cremonese 7
- Shots on Target: Napoli 10 – Cremonese 4
- Fouls: Napoli 7 – Cremonese 11
Starting Lineups:
Napoli:
- Vanja Milinković-Savić (GK)
- Alessandro Buongiorno
- Amir Rrahmani
- Mathías Olivera
- Miguel Gutiérrez
- Kevin De Bruyne
- Scott McTominay
- Stanislav Lobotka
- Alisson Santos
- Matteo Politano
- Rasmus Højlund
Cremonese:
- Emil Audero (GK)
- Federico Baschirotto
- Giuseppe Pezzella
- Romano Floriani Mussolini
- Sebastiano Luperto
- Filippo Terracciano
- Martín Payero
- Warren Bondo
- Youssef Maleh
- David Okereke
- Federico Bonazzoli
